FAQ

Founded in 1983, we have the best teaching football programs in the nation having graduated over 103,000 athletes, many currently playing at the college level. This will be our 35th successful year of football instruction. If you are an experienced football player or just starting football, our football programs are an experience you will never forget!

You will return home to your team a better football player! Athletes learn from outstanding veteran college and high school coaches selected for their ability to coach and teach the game of football. At certain programs, the staff is complimented with current and former professional players and coaches who have a passion for sharing their knowledge with young athletes. From 2011-2017, we have had over 370 current and former professional players and coaches instruct at our programs. This is more than any other program in the nation!

Before the start of program, each of our instructors attend an orientation session ensuring they adhere to the values and high level of coaching that is expected from the Sports International coaches. We concentrate on the fundamentals of the game. With each practice, you will receive in-depth instruction, lectures, and demonstrations from an experienced, knowledgeable coaching staff.

At our programs, players get all the football they could want. Participants receive up to 6 hours of instruction each day. Participants are divided up into different age groups to ensure they receive the proper training. Each program, is the right size to allow players to be matched up properly at each age level. This allows not only for a proper match up, but also for the participants to be challenged and provided with a better learning environment. Without the proper size group, players are not matched up properly and they will experience frustration, failure, and loss of confidence.

Our coaching staff offers each player an enormous amount of encouragement with an enormous amount of enthusiasm. Our philosophy is to "let them have fun" while learning a lot of football! We promise each athlete will go home a better football player. But players learn more than just football at our programs. They are taught about teamwork, consideration of others, self-discipline, and how to attain their potential in sports and in life. Players also learn the importance of achieving good grades and selecting correct role models. We encourage them to go home a more positive, optimistic person. Safety is important at our programs so all of the staff is subject to a background check. There are athletic trainers on duty at all times to attend to the athlete’s needs. Send your athlete to the finest instructional and best supervised football programs in the USA!

Sports International offers four types of camps and academies to meet your football player's needs:

Football Camps

Learn individual and team techniques on both offense and defense from the best instructors available. The veteran coaching staff will ensure each player is placed in the appropriate group to allow coaches to progressively teach basic and advanced techniques to best benefit each group.

Passing, Receiving & DB Academies

These academies feature specialized instruction for quarterbacks, receivers, tight ends, and defensive backs. Participants will receive in-depth instruction, lectures, and demonstrations from an exceptional coaching staff made up of high school and college coaches, selected for their ability to teach the game of football. There are also outstanding classroom sessions and film session. You will not find better instruction anywhere - period!

Lineman Academies

These academies feature specialized instruction for lineman. Participants will be trained by our outstanding veteran college and high school coaching staff, selected for their ability to coach and teach the game of football. There are also outstanding classroom sessions and film sessions.

Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Camps

These camps give each participant personalized instruction in the disciplines of kicking, punting, and long snapping. Specialized college and high school coaches, as well as current and former college kickers, punters, and long snappers at the top of their field, coach each position.

The clinic is designed to give each student athlete an opportunity to receive concentrated technique training prior to the start of the 4 day football camp/academy. It also offers players an opportunity to develop their skills and learn the fundamental techniques for their respective position. Our goal is to teach, teach and teach during these clinics. Clinic athletes range from age 7 to 18 with instructional groups being separated by age and position to make sure proper instruction is given to each participant. This program is a one day clinic will be held prior to the start of the 4 day camp/academy, on the first day of from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch is included.

For all locations except WA, each Speciality Clinic is $125.97 for participants attending a 4 Day Sports International Football Camp/Academy; $149.97 for participants not attending a 4 Day Sports International Football Camp/Academy (*$49.97 non-refundable deposit). For the WA location only, the cost is $135.97 for participants attending a 4 Day Sports International Football Camp; $159.97 for participants not attending a 4 Day Sports International Football Camp.

Tuition includes Specialty Clinic instruction, lunch and early registration for the football camp/academy if applicable.

Specialty clinics are held at all 4 day camp/academy locations. Pro players will not be at the specialty clinics.

If you are attending the 4 day camp/academy as well, the speciality clinic does not interfere with the rest of the program. The first practice for the 4 day camp/academy starts at 2:00 p.m. and the speciality clinic will be finished by this time.

Football equipment needed: Helmet, one football jersey, shoulder pads, mouth piece, and football shoes (no metal or metal tipped cleats allowed) at all locations. Equipment is available to rent for a nominal fee.

A three day program which includes instruction, video analysis, housing accommodations, all
you can eat meals and use of recreational facilities. Participants at all programs will receive a T-shirt and will work with former/current professional and
college kickers/punters.

Kickers will be instructed in:

Field Goals and Extra Points

How to minimize operation time without rushing the kicking motion

Field goals from the hash

Learning how to communicate with the holder

Learn when to start the approach towards the kicking spot

Correct approach steps

Kick Offs

Onside kicks

Directional kicking

Hang time and distance

Pooch kicks

Correct approach steps

Punters will be instructed in:

Correct way to catch a snap and drop the ball

Hang time and distance

Corner punts

Punting out of the end zone

Directional punting

Punting with or against the wind

Effective stepping patterns

How to minimize operation time without rushing the punting motion

Long Snappers will be instructed in:

Grip

Stance

Addressing the ball

Hips and arm movement

Snap and follow through

Differences in long and short snap

Snapper into protection schemes

The 3 Day Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Camp tuition is only $519.97 for overnight or $479.97 for day campers. (Meals and housing are included in the camper tuition fee.) With only a $99.97 non-refundable deposit you can reserve a spot in camp!

You can attend the 4 Day Camp/Academy as well as the Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Program. Their schedules do not interfere with one another.

Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Programs:

Three Day Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Camp - July 19-21, 2018, McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland

4 Day All Position Specific Football Camps/Academies

The overnight tuition includes: housing accommodations on campus for the length of the program, all-you-can-eat meals, use of recreational facilities, supervision, all practices during the camp/academy and a T-shirt.

The day tuition includes: all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner, use of recreational facilities, supervision, all practices during the camp/academy and a T-shirt.

Passing, Receiving & DB Academies/ Lineman Academies

The overnight tuition includes: housing accommodations on campus for the length of the academy, all-you-can-eat meals, use of recreational facilities, supervision, all practices during the academy and a T-shirt.

The day participant tuition includes: all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner, use of recreational facilities, supervision, all practices during the academy and a T-shirt.

Specialty Clinic

The tuition includes: lunch, supervision, and all practices during the clinic.

3 Day Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Camps

The tuition includes: housing accommodations on campus for the length of camp, all-you-can-eat meals, use of recreational facilities, supervision, all practices during camp and a T-shirt.

Overnight/Commuter Football Camp/Academy

Yes, a deposit of $159.97 reserves your spot in the camp/academy. The remaining balance is split into equal payments. All partial payments include a $6 processing fee. (If 4 months or less away from the camp/academy, the payments are prorated over the period of time remaining before the camp/academy).

Passing, Receiving & DB Academy

Yes, a deposit of $159.97 reserves your spot in the academy. The remaining balance is split into equal payments. All partial payments include a $6 processing fee. (If 4 months or less away from the academy, the payments are prorated over the period of time remaining before the academy).

Linemen Academy

Yes, a deposit of $159.97 reserves your spot in the academy. The remaining balance is split into equal payments. All partial payments include a $6 processing fee. (If less than 4 months away from the academy, the payments are prorated over the period of time remaining before the academy).

Specialty Clinic

Yes, a deposit of $49.97 reserves your spot in the clinic. The remaining balance is split into equal payments. All partial payments include a $6 processing fee. (If 4 months or less away from the clinic, the payments are prorated over the period of time remaining before the clinic).

3 Day Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Camp

Yes, a deposit of $99.97 reserves your spot in camp. The remaining balance is split into equal payments. All partial payments include a $6 processing fee. (If 4 months or less away from camp, the payments are prorated over the period of time remaining before camp).

All of our Football Camps/Academies are "controlled contact." The players wear helmets and shoulder pads and the play will be whistled dead before tackling occurs. You can bring your own equipment or rent the equipment through us for a fee of $59 for the Football Camps/Academies.

All the Lineman Academies are "controlled contact." The players wear helmets and shoulder pads and the play will be whistled dead before tackling occurs. You can bring your own equipment or rent the equipment through us for a fee of $41.00 for the Lineman Academies.

For the Passing, Receiving & DB Academies Each participant will need the following equipment: football shoes (no metal or metal tipped cleats allowed), tennis shoes, and 1 leather football.

For the Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping Programs: Each participant will need the following equipment: football shoes (no metal or metal tipped cleats allowed), tennis shoes, and 2 leather footballs.

Safety is important at all of our camps and academies, so all of the staff is subject to a background check. In addition there are athletic trainers on duty 24 hours a day to attend to the participant’s needs. The participant to counselor ratio is roughly 10:1 at 4 day camps/academies to ensure proper supervision.

The supervision consists of fathers of family members of the children enrolled in camp, unless otherwise stated. A link to register to do so is here: http://footballcamps.com/employment/volunteercounselors/

Volunteer Counselors are chosen on a first come, first hired basis for all of our camps and academies where they are needed. An application can be found on our website under the Employment/ Volunteer Counselors section. You can fill out the application online. If you cannot sign up online you can print out the application and fax or mail it in to the office.

There is no fee to become a volunteer counselor.

If chosen, you will be responsible for about 10 participants whenever they are not on the field.

As a volunteer, at an overnight/day camp/academy you will receive housing, all-you-can-eat meals and staff shirts. At 4 day camp/academy locations you will also receive an autograph football and a photo with you, your athlete, and the headliner of the camp/academy you attend.

Our coaching staff is made up of local college and high school coaches and former college players depending on the program. Along with the coaches, at certain programs, current and former professional players when at the camp/academy, will coach all of the age groups. There is a 10:1 ratio of participants to coaches.

Yes, you can room with your friend or sibling. In fact, we encourage it! The college does all room assignments the first day of the camp/academy when you check-in, except at George Mason University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Drew University. As long as the 2 players wanting to room together arrive at registration at the same time, there will be no problem having them room together. For George Mason University, Pacific Lutheran University and Drew University locations, a roommate request must be submitted to the main office by June 1st otherwise roommates will be assigned by age.

If siblings want to room together and are different ages, the older sibling will be in the age group of the younger sibling. (There will be a difference in bed times).

If more than 2 athletes want to room together, you will need to check with the college on registration day. Most colleges allow an extra bed to be brought into the room, but that will have to be determined on registration day. We cannot make any promises that the school will honor this request. (For the George Mason University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Drew University locations, a request must be submitted to the main office by June 1st and we will see if the request can be honored.)

No, we do not have scholarships through our company but, you can write a letter to our office explaining your situation. We will keep all scholarship requests on file in the event that a scholarship becomes available. We do accept outside scholarships through local YMCA's, Boys and Girls Clubs, churches, professional organizations, etc. For military families, Our Military Kids has provided scholarships to our programs.

Waiver, Release of Claims, Covenant Not to Sue & Indemnity Release Form - This form is required for all participants. It must be signed by a parent or guardian and have a doctor’s signature or a copy of a recent physical attached.

Each school/university has additional/different paperwork that is required to be filled out prior to coming to camp. A SI representative will e-mail you with all of the pertinent information and forms needs in able to have your child participate in a camp/program.

Concussion Information Sheet - This form is required for all participants.

Key Deposit Form - Required for overnight participants only. This form must be mailed to the office.

Participants age 7-18 are welcome to attend our programs. Players are carefully grouped by age and position. When players are not matched up properly, they will experience frustration, failure, and loss of confidence. Our programs have a very adequate number of players to not only provide proper match-ups, but to also challenge players and provide a great learning environment!

The veteran coaching staff will ensure each player is placed in the appropriate group. Players can pick which positions they wish to focus on at the 4 day camp/academy, one on offense and one on defense. If they are unsure the coaches will help place them. All players will be assigned a veteran coaching staff with approximately a 10:1 ratio to ensure individual and team instruction on both offense and defense.

Yes, parents are more than welcome to watch any of the practices during the camps or academies. Parents and relatives are especially encouraged to attend the final practice and awards ceremony on the last day of the camps and academies.

Pre-enrollment determines the number of staff hired and the number of participants guaranteed to the program location. With this in mind, the deposit is non-refundable for any reason. Any additional tuition paid is nonrefundable for any reason other than medical or if you have taken out cancellation insurance.

Medical refunds can be issued up until 45 days from the 1st day of the program - NO EXCEPTIONS! Requests for medical refunds, less the non-refundable deposit, must be in writing accompanied by a physician's letter of explanation prior to 45 days from the 1st day of the program. If you register after 45 days from the 1st day of the program, there are no refunds for medical reasons.

CANCELLATION INSURANCE: In the unlikely event you may need to withdraw from the program, you may consider purchasing cancellation insurance from your personal insurance agent or you may purchase this coverage directly from Sports International when you register. When cancellation insurance is purchased from Sports International, you will receive a full refund of all program tuition paid (LESS THE DEPOSIT) if you need to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours before the program starts. Cancellation insurance must be purchased for each individual program. Coverage only applies to the program, for which cancellation insurance is purchased. It must be purchased at the time of registration and cannot be purchased after that time.

DEDUCTIONS: If you arrive late and/or leave early, there are no tuition deductions, refunds or discounts-No Exceptions.

If your athlete is an experienced player or just starting football, Sports International Football Camps and Academies are an experience which they will never forget! For beginning players, learning proper technique is very important. Our veteran coaching staff will step it up a notch each day with more advanced technique training after they have the basics down. For participants that have more experience, coaches will work with players on more advanced technique training.

At all 4 Day Football Camp/Academy locations there is a camp store. Items available at the camp store will include a large variety of hard-to-find football equipment in addition to football camp/academy jerseys, mouth pieces, football gloves and other essentials such as t-shirts, shorts and hats.